Radio Features

USDA is going the extra mile to have as many farmers as possible be part of the Census of Agriculture. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Assorted Stooges. Barbara Rater, Director of the USDA's Census of Agriculture.

An Ukrainian farmer and economist recently gave their viewpoints on how the conflict in their county is impacting their nation’s farmers and ranchers, and what this may mean as they prepare for this crop year. Rod Bain provides this look at ag inside Ukraine in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Kornelis “Kees” Huiginza. Antonina Broyaka of Kansas State University.

Recent numbers in the U.S. Drought Monitor may not indicate it, but there has been shrinking drought coverage in several parts of the U.S. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Most of the Western Mountain ranges are reporting snowpack levels for this time of year that could provide some drought relief to the region. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A Ukrainian farmer discusses the challenges agriculture faces in his war-torn nation, and some of his successes during conflict. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kornelis “Kees” Huizinga

Why do many of us fail to keep our New Year's resolution to start exercising regularly? Gary Crawford has an expert with the answer.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Karen Ensle, Rutgers University extension nutrition and health expert.

Most NFL playoff games are played in fairly decent weather or indoors, but there have been some wild weather games in the past. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist. Also former Packers running back, Chuck Mercein. Former Miami Dolphins coach, Don Shula.

USDA says farmer response is critical to putting together the current Census of Agriculture. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Hubert Hamer, Administrator of the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Barbara Rater, Director of the Census of Agriculture.

The period is underway for those with ag and export expertise to apply to advisory committees to the Secretary of Agriculture and U.S. Trade Representative. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Allison Thomas of USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service

A Ukraine born ag economist provides a look at potential agriculture production in her native country this year as the Russian invasion continues. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Atonina Broyaka of Kansas State University. Ukrainian ag producer Kornelis "Kees" Huizinga.

What are some of the trends associated with our nation's farm and ranches per the latest edition of an annual USDA report? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and research economist Noah Miller